Maintenance Officer/Gardener - Caloundra

Join a supportive and friendly team working together to make a real difference not only for the people we care for, but also each other

Southern Cross Care QLD have an opportunity for a part-time Gardener/Maintenance Officer to join our SCCQ family at our Caloundra Residential Aged Care Home in Little Mountain.

What can Southern Cross Care Queensland offer you?

• Competitive pay rates with the benefit of Not-for-Profit salary sacrifice options to take home more
• Permanent role offering stability within a supportive organization
• Regular working hours, working minimum 22 hours (3 days) per fortnight 
• Opportunity to join a purpose driven organization with great staff culture
• Ongoing individualised training
• Employee Assistance Program for employees and their families and support programs like Thrive (access 50% of your earned wages early)
• Convenient location

About the roleIn this important role, of a Gardener/Maintenance Officer, you will work as part of a team, with the Residential Manager to ensure the general maintenance work around this home and grounds is carried out as required. A friendly sociable personality coupled with empathy and compassion for the elderly will make you a perfect fit for this role. 

Some responsibilities may include but not be limited to:

• Regular communal areas checking to ensure tidy and well-maintained home to support all activities.
• Maintenance of up-to-date inventory of all equipment including. adhering to preventative maintenance program of all equipment
• Coordination of external contractors required to attend servicing requirements for equipment.
• Horticultural and ground development, maintenance and monitoring.
• Re-planting of garden beds and maintenance to maximise seasonal conditions. 
• Trees and shrubs pruning.
• Mowing of lawns, edging, fertilising and weeding.
• Clearing and removal of garden refuse.
• Paths, drains and edge maintenance and repair when needed.
• Fences and retaining walls maintenance.
• Undertaking of any necessary routine repair work and maintenance.
• Obtaining quotes for any necessary works and repairs to be undertaken by outside service providers in accordance with company Procurement/policies/procedures.

What will you bring to the role?

• Maintenance and/or Trade qualification (desirable)
• Previous experience and knowledge in general and commercial maintenance.
• Previous experience managing contractor relationships is highly desirable
• Demonstrated ability to work from manuals and drawings
• Demonstrated problem solving and a “can do” attitude
• Exceptional people and interpersonal skills
• Well-developed written and verbal communication skills
• Strong decision-making and time management skills
• Ability to work as part of a team but also be capable of working autonomously

Who is Southern Cross Care Queensland?Southern Cross Care Queensland (SCCQ) is a Catholic not-for-profit organisation established by the Knights of the Southern Cross, more than 40 years ago. They saw a need to provide compassionate care and inclusive service to some of the most vulnerable, the ageing population, in the community.

Since then, SCCQ has grown to employ over 1800 staff caring for and supporting more than 3000 people across 17 residential aged care homes, 8 retirement villages, 28 social houses, the National Disability and Insurance Scheme (NDIS) and home care services in metropolitan and regional Queensland, New South Wales and Victoria.

We are passionate about growing communities where best lives are lived, and serving the needs of our residents and clients with compassion and care is, as always, at the heart of what we do.

At SCCQ, we are just as focused on creating a culture where every person matters. That’s why we developed our You Matter employee benefits program which brings together the support available to you when you join Southern Cross Care, including: Not-for-profit salary packaging benefits, Flexible work arrangements, Mental health and first aid training, Career pathways, bursaries and traineeships, Recognition programs and service awards. 
  
How can you apply? 

If you are ready to make a difference and help us grow communities where best lives are lived, then we'd love to hear from you. Apply today!

If you have any queries around Southern Cross Care QLD ‘s recruitment process or about the role, please contact us at **********@sccqld.com.au
  
Southern Cross Care Queensland is a proud Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate the diversity across our entire team and welcome candidates from all backgrounds to apply.  Please note that all employment offers will be conditional upon a satisfactory NDIS workers screen, the right to work in Australia and maintaining an up-to-date flu vaccinations status.
Our Mission: Inspired by Catholic moral and social teachings which value and respect human life and the dignity of the individual, we will provide a quality of care and accommodation to meet the needs of all who place their trust in us.
Additional information

• Permanent part time role with regular working hours
• Competitive pay rates with Not-for-Profit Salary Sacrifice Options
• Working to make a real difference